Snowman donut holes are the five-minute Christmas treat that makes every child at the table smile. Three powdered sugar donut holes go on a skewer, mini chocolate chips and a bit of orange candy make the face and buttons, pretzel sticks are the arms, and a strip of fruit leather is the scarf. No oven, no mixing, just stacking.
Why You’ll Love It
- Five minutes.
- No cooking at all.
- Kids build their own.
What You Need
- 36 powdered sugar donut holes
- 12 wooden skewers (or lollipop sticks)
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 12 orange candy pieces (or candy corn tips, for noses)
- 24 pretzel sticks (for arms)
- 3 fruit leather strips (cut into thin scarves)
- 1/4 cup chocolate frosting (for glue)
How to Make Snowman Donut Holes
- Thread three donut holes onto each skewer, largest at the bottom.
- Dab frosting on mini chocolate chips and press two eyes and a smile onto the top donut, and three buttons down the middle one.
- Press a small piece of orange candy on for the nose.
- Push a pretzel stick into each side of the middle donut for arms.
- Wrap a thin strip of fruit leather around the neck as a scarf. Stand them in a glass or lay them on a platter.
Tips
- Chill the donut holes 15 minutes so they hold their shape on the skewer.
- A food-safe marker draws faces fast.
- Use lollipop sticks for little children instead of pointed skewers.
Serving and Storing
Best the day they are made. Keep covered at room temperature up to 1 day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use glazed donut holes?
Yes, but powdered ones look more like snow.
What can I use for a hat?
A mini peanut butter cup turned upside down, stuck on with frosting.
How do I serve them standing up?
Push the skewers into a block of foam covered in foil, or into a bowl of mini marshmallows.
Snowman Donut Holes
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Ingredients
- 36 powdered sugar donut holes
- 12 wooden skewers or lollipop sticks
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 12 orange candy pieces or candy corn tips, for noses
- 24 pretzel sticks for arms
- 3 fruit leather strips cut into thin scarves
- 1/4 cup chocolate frosting for glue
Instructions
- Thread three donut holes onto each skewer, largest at the bottom.
- Dab frosting on mini chocolate chips and press two eyes and a smile onto the top donut, and three buttons down the middle one.
- Press a small piece of orange candy on for the nose.
- Push a pretzel stick into each side of the middle donut for arms.
- Wrap a thin strip of fruit leather around the neck as a scarf. Stand them in a glass or lay them on a platter.
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